Vietnam · Wildlife

Private Eco-Adventure to Can Gio Mangrove Forest and Local Life Full Day from Saigon

1 Day Round trip from Pickup service provided in Ho Chi Minh City. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private full-day eco-adventure from Ho Chi Minh City to Can Gio
  • 02 Cross the local Binh Khanh ferry into Can Gio
  • 03 Visit Hang Duong seafood market and see local coastal trade
  • 04 Explore the Temple of the Whale God in Can Thanh town
  • 05 Enjoy a local set menu lunch
  • 06 See over 1,000 monkeys in the mangrove forest
  • 07 Visit the crocodile farm for an up-close wildlife experience
  • 08 Round-trip pickup in Ho Chi Minh City included

Escape the energy of Ho Chi Minh City for a full-day journey into Can Gio, a coastal biosphere known as the city’s “green lung” and often called Monkey Island. This private eco-adventure blends nature, local culture, and everyday life, taking you from a bustling seafood market and the revered Whale God Temple to the mangrove forest that makes this area so distinctive.

Along the way, cross the local ferry, enjoy a local lunch, and experience Can Gio’s wildlife up close, including its famous monkeys and a visit to the crocodile farm. It’s a rewarding day out for travellers looking to discover a different side of southern Vietnam beyond the city streets.

Escape the energy of Ho Chi Minh City for a full-day journey into Can Gio, a coastal biosphere known as the city’s “green lung” and often called Monkey Island.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Ho Chi Minh
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Meet and greet at hotel or meeting point

This morning, you will be picked up from your hotel at 8am for Can gio which is considered as the "lung" of Ho Chi Minh city, also known as “Monkey Island”. 

Take a local ferry

You will cross a local ferry Binh Khanh and on the other side of the ferry, you will enter a whole different world. 

Visit Hang Duong seafood market

Our first stop is the local seafood market selling a wide variety of freshly caught seafood such as crabs, shrimp, clams, scallops, squid, oysters, and many kinds of fish—all at very reasonable prices. Known for its bustling atmosphere and incredibly fresh offerings, this local market is the heart of Cần Giờ’s seafood trade.

Visit the Temple of the Whale God

Continue on to the beach of Can Thanh town where life revolves around the sea. Most families here have been involved in fishing for generations. Visit the Temple of the Whale God (also known as the Temple of Water General or Lang Ong Thuy Tuong), primarily dedicated to the Whale God, revered as the sacred guardian and protector of fishermen and seafarers.

Local lunch

Enjoy a local lunch at a local restaurant

Visit the monkey island

After a local lunch, we head into the mangrove forest, home to over 1,000 playful monkeys. You'll have the chance to snap fun photos as curious monkeys gather around and even climb onto your shoulder. The adventure continues with a short walk to the crocodile farm, where you can observe these fascinating reptiles up close. 

Finally, we will transfer back to Ho Chi Minh city arriving in the late afternoon.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Ho Chi Minh City. 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airconditioned vehicle with experienced driver.
  • Drinking water ,
  • Service of an experienced English-speaking guide,
  • Entrance fees,
  • Private touring.
  • Local set menu lunch

What's Not Included

Optional canoe to the revolutionary base (VND 800,000 per boat for up to 6 guests).

Personal expenses, meals other than stated in the itinerary, or tips for local guide and driver.

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Ho Chi Minh City.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Ho Chi Minh City.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Pickup service provided in Ho Chi Minh City..

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